Bitdefender has undergone something of a metamorphosis this year, both the company and its products. There's a new, stronger emphasis on the company's Romania roots, with a new logo based on the Dacian Draco, a wolf-headed dragon that the region's ancient soldiers used to strike fear into the hearts of their enemies. In addition to the expected antivirus features, Bitdefender Antivirus Plus 2012 ($39.95 direct for 3 licenses) includes a number of extras commonly found only in full-scale security suites.

While it attacks malware with wolfish ferocity, Bitdefender wants to keep the user as calm and serene as possible. The company's watchword for the 2012 products is "silent security." Users can put the product into autopilot mode and just ignore it, or take it out of autopilot mode to dig deeper into settings. I'm a big fan of security products that function without hassling or confusing the user.

So-so scores in PCMag's hands-on malware blocking and removal tests. Very large installation. Site-reputation search advice missing for many links.

This antivirus packs in tons of features that you won't find in the competition, and it scores really well with independent antivirus labs. It's the best antiphishing tool I've seen. It turned in so-so scores in PCMag's own hands-on antimalware tests, but it's still a very good choice.

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But,you can get Total Security 2012, for only £24.99, half the regular RRP. To purchase your licence, head to the Bitdefender online store at Store.Bitdefender.com